http://www.statenews.com Stories from The State News en-us Gryphon 2.2.3b-tsn (woodward)/Foundry5 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:55:03 -0500 webmaster@statenews.com http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/msu_golf_team_signs_2_players_for_2010 The MSU men’s golf team announced two student-athletes signed National Letters of Intent for the 2010-11 season. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:55:03 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/msu_golf_team_signs_2_players_for_2010 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/newman_ties_for_2nd_in_golf_tournament The MSU men’s golf team finished in eighth place at the 15-team UNCG Bridgestone Golf Collegiate in Greensboro, N.C., this weekend, shooting a 7-over score of 871. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:22:13 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/newman_ties_for_2nd_in_golf_tournament http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/no_6_msu_finishes_10th_in_ncaa_preview The No. 6 MSU women’s golf team closed out its fall season with a 10th place finish at the NCAA Preview at the Pete Dye Course at the Country Club of Landfall in Wilmington, N.C. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:21:12 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/no_6_msu_finishes_10th_in_ncaa_preview http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/spartans_dominate_tough_field MSU women’s golf coach Stacy Slobodnik-Stoll has often talked to her No. 10 women’s golf team about harnessing potential. Two weeks ago, the Spartans showed a glimpse of their potential, shooting a school-record score of 280 at the Lady Northern Invitational. Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:45:53 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/spartans_dominate_tough_field http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/womens_golf_team_faces_best_hoping_to_be_best In its last tournament, the No. 10 MSU women’s golf team shot a program record 8-under-280 en route to a tie for second place at the Lady Northern Invitational. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:38:28 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/womens_golf_team_faces_best_hoping_to_be_best http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/09/puryear_spartans_best_might_be_yet_to_come Sam Puryear is in his third season as the head coach of the MSU men’s golf team, but how much the program has changed under his guidance only now might begin to be seen. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:36:47 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/09/puryear_spartans_best_might_be_yet_to_come http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/09/msu_struggles_in_japan_tourney The MSU men’s golf team finished seventh in the 2009 Topy Cup, its first tournament of the season. Sun, 13 Sep 2009 21:35:40 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/09/msu_struggles_in_japan_tourney http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/09/spartans_bring_home_fifth_straight_fossum_title With only one chance to play in East Lansing this fall, the No. 20 MSU women’s golf team capitalized this weekend at the 26th Annual Mary Fossum Invitational, out-shooting No. 7 Purdue on the final day for a 3-stroke come-from-behind victory at Forest Akers West Golf Course. Sun, 13 Sep 2009 20:48:37 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/09/spartans_bring_home_fifth_straight_fossum_title http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/04/msu_seeking_4th_straight_league_title_this_weekend For the MSU men’s golf team to three-peat as Big Ten Tournament champions, MSU head coach Sam Puryear said his squad is going to have to play flawless golf. But after a win this weekend at the Fossum/Spartan Invitational, he feels his team is closer than ever to reaching that summit. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:02:08 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/04/msu_seeking_4th_straight_league_title_this_weekend http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/04/spartans_rout_field_in_years_lone_home_meet After a weekend of stormy skies, gusting winds and pouring rain, the sun was shining brightly on the MSU men’s golf team in the final day of the Spartan/Fossum Invitational on Sunday at Forest Akers West Golf Course. Sun, 26 Apr 2009 20:57:04 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/04/spartans_rout_field_in_years_lone_home_meet http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/04/coach_expects_big_results_at_home In 2007, the MSU men’s golf team won the Fossum/Spartan Invitational. MSU head coach Sam Puryear is expecting the same results this year. In fact, he’s not going to be satisfied with anything but a victory. Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:37:36 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/04/coach_expects_big_results_at_home http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/04/msu_ready_for_league_meet The No. 20 MSU women’s golf team practiced through gusty winds, occasional rain spurts and hailstorms Tuesday afternoon, but they didn’t let the bad weather get in the way of preparing for its biggest tournament of the season — the Big Ten Championships hosted by Purdue at Kampen Course. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:55:47 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/04/msu_ready_for_league_meet http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/04/msu_golfer_misses_masters_cut_by_3_shots A historic week for MSU golfer Jack Newman ended Friday after he fell three strokes short of making the cut at the Masters in Augusta, Ga. Newman, a junior on the MSU men’s golf team, shot a four-over-par 76 in his second round, leaving him four over par through two rounds. The cut was one over par. Sun, 12 Apr 2009 23:05:31 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/04/msu_golfer_misses_masters_cut_by_3_shots http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/04/msus_newman_shoots_even-par_72_in_masters_opening_round MSU golfer Jack Newman fired an even-par 72 Thursday at the Masters tournament in Augusta, Ga., completing his opening round with four birdies in the final five holes. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:44:16 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/04/msus_newman_shoots_even-par_72_in_masters_opening_round http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/04/newman_paired_with_pga_veterans MSU junior golfer Jack Newman opens play in the first round of the Masters is in Augusta, Ga., which begins today. On Tuesday, the pairings were announced for the first two days of the tournament. Newman will be playing with PGA Tour veterans Rocco Mediate and Fred Couples. Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:58:02 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/04/newman_paired_with_pga_veterans http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/03/georgia_on_his_mind Next week, MSU junior Jack Newman will venture to Augusta, Georgia, for the premiere golf event in the world: the Masters Tournament. Newman will walk in the footsteps of Jack, Arnie, Tiger and Lefty — men who made their names at the famed Augusta National Golf Club. Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:39:53 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/03/georgia_on_his_mind http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/09/spartans_come_back_to_win_fossum The No. 24 MSU women’s golf team came back from five strokes down Sunday to upset No. 19 Kent State and win the Mary Fossum Invitational at Forest Akers West Golf Course. The Spartans — who shot 25 over par and trailed Kent State, 20 over par, and Notre Dame, 24 over par, after 36 holes — won by the slimmest of margins, requiring two tiebreakers to prevail. Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:26:25 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/09/spartans_come_back_to_win_fossum http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/09/spartans_host_only_home_tournament_of_year This weekend, the MSU women’s golf team hosts the Mary Fossum Invitational, its only home tournament of the season, at Forest Akers West Golf Course. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:08:19 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/09/spartans_host_only_home_tournament_of_year http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/08/lubahn_leaves_for_miami_ohio_coaching_job Former MSU assistant golf coach Casey Lubahn was named head coach of the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks’ golf team on Tuesday. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:28:40 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/08/lubahn_leaves_for_miami_ohio_coaching_job http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/07/newman_headed_to_masters_after_win As a Spartan, junior golfer Jack Newman has plenty of green attire in his closet. But now the 20-year-old has the opportunity to win golf’s ultimate green article of clothing — the fabled green jacket, which is given to the winner of the Masters Tournament. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:08:37 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/07/newman_headed_to_masters_after_win